5 Mission 35+ Vol IX

MISSION 35+
(EXPECTED CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS IN CLAT)

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Vol. IX
March 20th, 2022
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Padma Awards 2022 6
Nord Stream Pipeline 8
SUBHASH CHANDRA BOSE AWARDS FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT 10
INDIA CENTRAL ASIA SUMMIT 12
Development Project in the Great Nicobar Island: Inaccurate EIA 14
Gallantry Awards 15
Expanding Scope of NCW 17
Winter Olympics 19
Chandrayaan - 3 Mission 21
Motion of Thanks 22
Lala Lajpat Rai 24
BrahMos Export to Philippines 26
PROMOTING BLUE ECONOMY 28
INDIA AND OMAN 30
Hijab and Freedom of Religion 31
INDIA-RUSSIA COOPERATION AT THE UNSC 33
World Heritage Nomination 2022-2023 35
INDIA PAKISTAN JOINT PROTOCOL ON RELIGIOUS PILGRIMAGES 1974 37
Dilution of Lokayukta Powers in Kerala 38
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UNUSUALLY COLDER AND WETTER WINTER 40
World Wetlands Day and Two new RAMSAR Sites 42
Electoral Bonds 44
Indian Army Day 45
MAHARAJA BIR BIKRAM AIRPORT: TRIPURA 47
Relocating Amar Jawan Jyoti to National War Memorial 49
American Sanctions Over North Korea 51
Second Phase of CPEC 52
Indian Coast Guard 54
SC ON DEATH PENALTY 56
Vande Bharat Trains 58
Draft Anti-Conversion Bill: Haryana 60
CROP DIVERSIFICATION 62
US’ INDIA-PACIFIC STRATEGY 64
Intensified Mission Indradhanush 4.0 65
INDIA AND WFP TO SUPPLY WHEAT TO AFGHANISTAN 67
MISUSE OF PREVENTION OF MONEY LAUNDERING ACT 69
Restoration of JCPOA 71
Falkland Islands Issue 73
Devika River Project: J&K 75
Common Electoral Roll and Simultaneous Elections 76
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Goa's Liberation Struggle 78
One Ocean Summit 80
ORGANIZATION OF THE ISLAMIC COOPERATION AND INDIA 82
BANNING CHINESE APPS 84
WORLD SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT 2022 86
Earth Observation Satellite EOS-04 88
Tarapur Massacre of Bihar 89
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) 92
Padma Awards 2022
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-nord-stream-padma-awards-2022/X755FHR2
1. Consider the following statements:

I. General Bipin Rawat, first Chief of Defence Staff who died in an air crash recently, and former
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh who headed the State during the Babri Masjid
demolition were conferred with Padma Vibushan posthumously on the eve of the Republic Day
(73rd).
II. Padma Vibhushan, part of the Padma series, is the second highest civilian award.
Choose the correct option:
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
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Answer: A. I only.
2. The Padma Awards were instituted in which year?

a. 1944
b. 1945
c. 1954
d. 1964
Answer: C. 1954.

I. The Padma Awards are given to recognize achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines
where an element of public service is involved.
II. The Awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (distinguished service of higher-
order), Padma Bhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service) and Padma Shri (distinguished
service).
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: A. I only.
4. The awards are presented by the ____________ of India usually in the month of March/April
every year. Fill in the blank:
a. Prime Minister
b. President
c. Vice President
d. Governor
Answer: B. President.
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I. Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of the country.
II. The recommendations for Bharat Ratna are also made by the Padma Awards Committee to the
President of India.
a. I only
b. II only
C. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: A. I only.
Nord Stream Pipeline
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-nord-stream-padma-awards-2022/X755FHR2

I. Nord Stream, the longest subsea pipeline, is an export gas pipeline which runs under the
Mediterranean Sea carrying gas from Russia to Europe.
II. In Germany, the pipeline connects to the OPAL (Baltic Sea Pipeline) and NEL (North European
Pipeline) which further connects to the European grid.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: B. II only.
2. Nord Stream consists of how many pipelines?

a. Two
b. Three
c. Four
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d. Five
Answer: A. Two.

I. The Nord Stream crosses the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of several countries including
Russia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Germany, and the territorial waters of Russia, Denmark,
and Germany.
II. The twin pipelines together can transport a combined total of 110 billion cubic metres (bcm) of
gas a year to Europe for at least 50 years.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: A. I only.
4. Baltic Sea is not surrounded by:

a. Denmark
b. Germany
c. Ukraine
d. Russia
Answer: C. Ukraine.
5. Which country has the largest Natural Gas reserves in the world?
a. U. S. A.
b. Russia
c. UAE
d. Venezuela
Answer: B. Russia.
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SUBHASH CHANDRA BOSE AWARDS FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-india-central-asia-summit-sc-bose-
awards/ACMGR0BW
1. Which person has been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar for
2022 for their excellent work in disaster management?
a. Professor Kunal Kamra
b. Professor Vinod Sharma
c. Professor Aruna Mitra
d. Professor Rajeev Choudhary
ANSWER: B. Professor Vinod Sharma.
2. On which day is the award announced every year?

a. 23rd January
b. 24th January
c. 25th January
d. 22 nd January
ANSWER: A. 23rd January.
3. In which country was the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 adopted?
a. Tokyo
b. Japan
c. South Korea
d. China
ANSWER: B. Japan.
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I. The GIDM was established in 2012 and since then it has been working to enhance the Disaster
Risk Reduction (DRR) capacity of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
II. Professor Vinod Sharma has worked tirelessly towards bringing DRR to the forefront of the
national agenda.
Which of the following is true?
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
ANSWER: B. II only.

I. The central government has instituted the annual award —Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda
Prabandhan Puraskar—to recognise and honor the invaluable contribution and selfless service
rendered by individuals and organizations in India in the field of disaster management.
II. It carries a cash prize of Rs. 10 lakh and a certificate in the case of an institution and Rs. 5 lakh
and a certificate in the case of an individual.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
ANSWER: A. I only.
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INDIA CENTRAL ASIA SUMMIT
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-india-central-asia-summit-sc-bose-
awards/ACMGR0BW

I. It is a ministerial-level dialogue between India and the Central Asian countries namely
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
II. All five nations became independent states after the collapse of the USSR in 1999, post-Cold
war.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
ANSWER: A. I only.
2. Which valley led to the spread of Buddhism to the rest of Asia?

a. Galwan Valley
b. Ferghana Valley
c. Kashmir Valley
d. Rajouri Valley
ANSWER: B. Ferghana Valley.
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I. Discussed the next steps in taking India-Central Asia relations to new heights. In a historic
decision, the Leaders agreed to institutionalise the Summit mechanism by deciding to hold it every
2 years.
II. An India-Central Asia Secretariat in Mumbai would be set up to support the new mechanism.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
ANSWER: A. I only.
4. Who is the Russian President?

a. Vladimir Putin
b. Lenin
c. Leo Tolstoy
d. Stalin
ANSWER: A. Vladimir Putin.
5. In which year India joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organization?

a. 2015
b. 2016
c. 2017
d. 2018
ANSWER: C. 2017.
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Development Project in the Great Nicobar Island: Inaccurate EIA
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-great-nicobar-gallantry-awards/A8Y27FMU
1. _________ is an iconic nesting site in India of the enigmatic Giant Leatherback, the world’s
largest marine turtle, borne out by surveys done over three decades.
a. Galathea Bay
b. Gahirmatha Beach
c. Velas Bay
d. None of the above
Answer: a. Galathea Bay
2. Consider the following statements in relation to the development project in the Great Nicobar
Island.
I. NITI Aayog-piloted Rs. 72,000-crore integrated project in Great Nicobar includes the
construction of a mega port, an airport complex, and a township with pristine forest and a solar
and gas-based power plant.
II. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation Ltd. (ANIIDCO) is the
project proponent for this initiative.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I and II
Answer: d. Neither I and II
3. The development project will have a direct impact on the biodiversity and cascading effects on
the indigenous ______ tribe.
a. Shompsen Tribe
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b. Onge Tribe
c. Angami Tribes
d. Garo Tribes
Answer: b. Onge Tribe
4. A committee of the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued
Terms of Reference (ToR) to prepare the EIA report for the development project in Great Nicobar
Islands in _______.
a. 2018
b. 2019
c. 2020
d. 2021
Answer: d. 2021
5. Consider the following statements in relation to the features of Environmental Impact

Assessment (EIA).
I. It is a process of evaluating the likely environmental impacts of a proposed project or
development, taking into account inter-related socio-economic, cultural and human-health
impacts, both beneficial and adverse.
II. EIA is statutorily backed by the Environment Protection Act, 1976 which contains various
provisions on EIA methodology and process.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I and II
Answer: b. Only II
Gallantry Awards
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-great-nicobar-gallantry-awards/A8Y27FMU
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I. Six personnel of the Indian Army were awarded the Shaurya Chakra.
II. Shaurya Chakra is the third-highest peacetime Gallantry Award in the country.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I & II
d. Neither I nor II
Ans - c. Both I & II.
2. Which is the highest wartime Gallantry Award in India?
a. Param Vir Chakra
b. Maha Vir Chakra
c. Vir Chakra
d. Ashoka Chakra
Ans - a. Param Vir Chakra.
I. Param Vir Chakra, Ashoka Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra were the first three gallantry awards
to be instituted by the government of India on 26th January, 1950.
II. Kirti Chakra is the highest military award during peacetime for valor, courageous action or
sacrifice.
a. Only I
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b. Only II
c. Both I & II
d. Neither I nor II
Ans - d. Neither I nor II.
4. Which is the third-highest wartime gallantry award?
a. Ashoka Chakra
b. Shaurya Chakra
c. Vir Chakra
d. Kirti Chakra
Ans - c. Vir Chakra.
5. The Ashoka Chakra Class awards were introduced in which year?
a. 1950
b. 1949
c. 1951
d. 1952
Ans - d. 1952.
Expanding Scope of NCW
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-national-commission-for-women-winter-
olympics/4PTGAOFH
1. The 30th foundation day of the National Commission for Women was celebrated on ?
a. 31st December
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b. 31st January
c. 31st March
d. 31st November
Answer: b. 31st January.
2. Who was the chairperson of the First Commision which was setup in 1992?
a. Jayanti Patnaik
b. Rekha Sharma
c. Kiran Bedi
d. Janaki Patnaik
Answer: a. Jayanti Patnaik.
3. Consider the following Statements:

I. Under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990, the NCW was set up as a statutory body
in January 1992.
II. The commission consists of a chairperson, a member secretary and five other members. The
chairperson of the NCW is nominated by the Central Government.
Choose the correct statement:
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: c. Both I and II.
4. Who is the head of the National Commision of Women?

a. Dr. Girija Vyas
b. Ms. Mamta Sharma
c. Dr. Poornima Advani
d. Ms. Rekha Sharma
Answer: d. Rekha Sharma.
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5. Consider the following statements regarding Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme:
I. It was launched in January 2015 with the aim to address sex selective abortion and the declining
child sex ratio which was at 918 girls for every 1,000 boys in 2011.
II.This is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Health
and Family Welfare and Ministry of Home Affairs.
Choose the Correct Statement:
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: a. Only I.
Winter Olympics
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-national-commission-for-women-winter-
olympics/4PTGAOFH
1. Which country would host the Winter Olympics 2022 ?

a. India
b. Japan
c. China
d. Australia
Answer: c. China.
2. The first Winter Olympics were held in 1924 in___________.
a. UK
b. USA
c. Japan
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d. France
Answer: d. France.

I. Winter Olympics is the premier competition for sports that are played on ice or snow.
II. It is held every five years and features participants from across the world.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: a. Only I.
4. India has been participating in the Winter Olympics since_____.

a. 1964
b. 1980
c. 2001
d. 1994
Answer: a. 1964.

I. Winter sports were initially played at the Summer Olympics, with the 1908 London Olympics
hosting four figure skating events and Antwerp 1920 having figure skating as well as ice hockey.
II. However, in 1924, a separate event was created for winter sports, called the International Winter
Sports Week.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
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Chandrayaan - 3 Mission
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-chandrayaan-3-motion-of-thanks/ZN71XNKE
1. India plans to execute the Chandrayaan-3 mission in _______. Fill in the blank.
a. August 2022
b. January 2023
c. December 2023
d. November 2022
Answer: a. August 2022.

I. The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a follow-up of Chandrayaan-2 of July 2019, which aimed to land
a rover on the lunar South Pole.
II. The subsequent failure of the Parakram lander led to the pursuit of another mission to
demonstrate the landing capabilities needed for the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission proposed in
partnership with Japan for 2024.
Choose the correct Statement:
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: a. Only I.
3. Which among the following is the country's most powerful geosynchronous launch vehicle?
a. GSLV - MK 5
b. GSLV - MK 3
c. GSLV - MK
d. GSLV - MK 1
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Answer: b. GSLV - MK 3.

I. Chandrayaan-2 consisted of an Orbiter, Lander and Rover, all equipped with scientific
instruments to study the moon.
II. ISRO had named the Lander module as Vikram, after Vikram Sarabhai, the pioneer of India’s
space programme, and the Rover module as Pragyaan, meaning wisdom.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
5. Who is the Chairman of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)?

a. Dr. K Sivan
b. Shri A S Kiran Kumar
c. Shri S Somanath
d. Dr. K. Radhakrishnan
Answer: c. Shri S Somanath.
Motion of Thanks
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-chandrayaan-3-motion-of-thanks/ZN71XNKE

I. Article 89 provides for the special address by the President.
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II. The article provides that at the commencement of the first session after each general election to
the House of the People and at the commencement of the first session of each year, the President
shall address both Houses of Parliament assembled together and inform Parliament of the causes
of its summons.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: B. II only.
2. The Pegasus spyware has been developed by NSO group based in which country?
a. U. S. A.
b. Russia
c. China
d. Israel
Answer: D. Israel.

I. The Lok Sabha can remove the ministry from office by passing a no-confidence motion. The
motion needs the support of 50 members to be admitted.
II. No Confidence Motion can be moved in either house of the Parliament.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: A. I only.
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4. ________ is introduced in the Lok Sabha to draw the attention of the House to a definite matter
of urgent public importance. It involves an element of censure against the government. Fill in the
blank:
a. Privilege Motion
b. Call - Attention Motion
c. Adjournment Motion
d. Cut Motions
Answer: C. Adjournment Motion.
5. Which article of the Constitution says that the council of ministers shall be collectively
responsible to the Lok Sabha?
a. Article 72
b. Article 63
c. Article 75
d. Article 68
Answer: C. Article 75.
Lala Lajpat Rai
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-lala-lajpat-rai-brahmos-missile/CNKF50QH
1. Lala Lajpat Rai’s birth anniversary is celebrated on which of the following day?
a. 28 January
b. 30 January
c. 31 January
d. 29 January
Ans - a. 28 January.
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I. Lala Lajpat Rai was born in 1865.
II., Lala Lajpat Rai formed the Lal-Bal-Pal trio of extremist leaders, along with Bipin Chandra Pal
and Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I & II
d. Neither I nor II.
3. Lala Lajpat Rai was elected deputy leader of the Central Legislative Assembly in which year?
a. 1923
b. 1926
c. 1929
d. 1931
Ans – b. 1926.
I. Lala Lajpat Rai founded Hindu Relief movement in 1897.
II. Lala Lajpat Rai founded the Servants of People Society in 1923.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I & II
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d. Neither I nor II.
Ans - a. Only I.
5. Lala Lajpat Rai was leading a silent protest against the Simon Commission in Lahore, in which
year?
a. 1926
b. 1927
c. 1928
d. 1929
Ans – c. 1928.
BrahMos Export to Philippines
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-lala-lajpat-rai-brahmos-missile/CNKF50QH
I. The deal has been signed with BrahMos Aerospace Private Ltd.
II. Apart from the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand are also interested in buying the BrahMos
missile.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I & II
d. Neither I nor II
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2. BrahMos is a joint venture between the Defence Research and Development Organisation of
India (DRDO) and which of the following countries?
a. Russia
b. USA
c. Israel
d. France
Ans - a. Russia.
I. Brahmos is a three-stage missile.
II. Brahmos can be launched from land, air, and sea.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I & II
d. Neither I nor II
Ans – b. Only II.
4. What is the highest speed of the Brahmos missile?
a. Mach 3.2
b. Mach 2.2
c. Mach 2.8
d. Mach 3.0
Ans - c. Mach 2.8.
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5. The Missile Technology Control Regime was established in which year?
a. 1987
b. 1947
c. 1984
d. 1996
Ans - a. 1987.
PROMOTING BLUE ECONOMY
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-blue-economy-india-oman/8K15SGYO
1. Who introduced the concept of the blue economy?

a. Gunter Lali
b. Gunter Pauli
c. Gunter Mirza
d. Gunter Kalaai
ANSWER: B. Gunter Pauli.

I. The Union Minister of Science and Technology and earth science said that the Blue Economy is
the fifth dimension of the Government of India’s Vision of New India by 2030.
II. A Draft Policy document on Blue Economy has been prepared by the Ministry Of Science and
Technology taking into consideration the reports of the expert working groups which emphasizes
holistic development and growth of India’s Blue Economy.
a. I only
b. II only
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c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
ANSWER: D. Neither I nor II.

I. India has an umbrella scheme by the name of O-SMART which aims at regulated use of oceans,
marine resources for sustainable development.
II. Deep Ocean Mission was launched with an intention to develop technologies to harness the
living and non-living resources from the deep-oceans.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
ANSWER: C. Both I and II.
4. The blue economy deals with which of the following SDGs?

a. SDG 5
b. SDG 7
c. SDG 14
d. SDG 18
ANSWER: C. SDG 14.
5. What is the name of the strategic initiative for port-led development through the extensive use
of IT enabled services for modernization of ports?
a. Sagarmala
b. O- SMART
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c. Deep Ocean Mission
d. Integrated Coastal Zone Management
ANSWER: A. Sagarmala.
INDIA AND OMAN
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-blue-economy-india-oman/8K15SGYO
1. What is to be co-chaired by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Defense of the Sultanate
of Oman who is on a visit to India?
a. Joint Military Cooperation Committee
b. Bilateral Military Cooperation Committee
c. Joint Military Coordination Committee
d. Joint Military Cooperation Commission
ANSWER: A. Joint Military Cooperation Committee.
2. In which year were the diplomatic relations established between the two countries?
a. 1950
b. 1966
c. 1955
d. 1960
ANSWER: C. 1955.
3. Who won the Gandhi Peace Prize 2019 in recognition of his leadership in strengthening the ties
between India & Oman and his efforts to promote peace in the Gulf region?
a. HM Salman
b. HM Sultan Qaboos
c. LM Mohammed Bin
d. LM Raziya
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ANSWER: B. HM Sultan Qaboos.

I. The JMCC is the highest forum of engagement between India and Oman in the field of cultural
arts.
II. The JMCC is expected to meet annually, but could not be organised since 2018 when the
meeting of the 9th JMCC was held in Oman.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
ANSWER: B. II only.

I. Oman is India’s closest defense partner in the Gulf region and an important anchor for India’s
defense and strategic interests.
II. Oman is at the gateway of Suez Canal through which India imports one-fifth of its oil imports.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
ANSWER: B. II only.
Hijab and Freedom of Religion
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-karnataka-hijab-case-india-russia-relations/2G69A47E
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I. Recently, six students were banned from entering a college in Karnataka’s Udupi district for
wearing a hijab (a head covering worn in public by some Muslim women).
II. Article 26 of the Constitution guarantees the “freedom of conscience and the right freely to
profess, practise and propagate religion”.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: A. I only.
2. The Supreme Court in which judgement came up with the “Essential Practises Test” or the
Doctrine of Essentiality?
a. Sardar Syedna case
b. S. P. Mittal case
c. Shirur Mutt case
d. Ratilal Gandhi case
Answer: C. Shirur Mutt Case.
3. Which among the following is not a case related to Freedom of Religion?

a. Amna Bint Basheer vs CBSE
b. Fathima Tasneem vs State of Kerela
c. Mrs. Mary Roy vs State of Kerela
d. Air India vs Nargesh Meerza
Answer: D. Air India vs Nargesh Meerza.
4. Which among the following is not a Fundamental Right?

a. Right to Freedom of Religion
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b. Right to Information
c. Right to Property
d. Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression
Answer: C. Right to Property.

I. Part III of the Constitution is described as the Magna Carta of India.
II. ‘Magna Carta’, the Charter of Rights issued by King John of France in 1215 was the first written
document relating to the Fundamental Rights of citizens.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: A. I only.
INDIA-RUSSIA COOPERATION AT THE UNSC
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-karnataka-hijab-case-india-russia-relations/2G69A47E
1. Which country is set to preside over the UNSC in February 2022? \

a. USA
b. Russia
c. UK
d. Brazil
ANSWER: B. Russia.
2. At which place was the 21st India-Russia annual Summit held?

a. Mumbai
b. New Delhi
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c. Moscow
d. Bengaluru
ANSWER: B. New Delhi.

I. Russia welcomed India’s election as a permanent member of the UN Security Council with an
overwhelming majority for a two-year term.
II. Russia supports India’s candidacy for permanent membership of a reformed United Nations
Security Council and of the Nuclear Suppliers Group.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
ANSWER: B. II only.

I. India was one of three countries (Kenya and Gabon were the others) that abstained from a
procedural vote on whether or not Ukraine would be discussed. China and Russia voted against
the move.
II. India reiterated its support for a July 2020 ceasefire, the 2014 Moscow Agreement and the
Normandy Process.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
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ANSWER: A. I only.
5. In which year India has to hold the presidency of G20?

a. 2022
b. 2023
c. 2024
d. 2025
ANSWER: B. 2023.
World Heritage Nomination 2022-2023
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-world-heritage-sites-india-pak-1974-
protocol/YVXPUZQE
1. _______ has been nominated for consideration as a World Heritage Site for the year 2022-23
by the Union Ministry of Culture.
a. Ellora Caves
b. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas temples
c. Buddhist monuments at Sanchi
d. Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
Answer: b. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas temples.
2. India has ______ World Heritage sites. Fill in the blank:

a. 40
b. 25
c. 50
d. 30
Answer: a. 40.
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3. Which among the following was the most recent addition to the World Heritage Sites?
a. Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra
b. Ellora Caves, Maharashtra
c. Bodh Gaya, Bihar
d. Dholavira: A Harappan City
Answer: d. Dholavira

I. The Hoysaleshwara temple at Halebidu is the most exemplary architectural ensemble of the
Hoysalas extant today.
II. Built in 1121CE during the reign of the Hoysala King, Vishnuvardhana Hoysaleshwara.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II

I. Chalukya architecture is the building style developed under the rule of the Hoysala Empire
between the 11th and 14th centuries, mostly concentrated in southern Karnataka.
II. Chalukya temples are sometimes called hybrid or vesara as their unique style seems neither
completely Dravida nor Nagara, but somewhere in between.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: d. Neither I nor II.
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INDIA PAKISTAN JOINT PROTOCOL ON RELIGIOUS PILGRIMAGES 1974
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-world-heritage-sites-india-pak-1974-
protocol/YVXPUZQE

I. Recently, the Ministry of Education announced that India is “positive” and “willing to engage”
in talks with Pakistan on upgrading the 1974 Joint Protocol on Religious Pilgrimages.
II. It will allow air travel as well as increase the number of shrines pilgrims from both countries
could visit.
Which of the following statements is true?

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
ANSWER: B. II only.
2. With which district does the Kartarpur corridor connect Narowal district with?
a. Bathinda
b. Amritsar
c. Pathankot
d. Gurdaspur
ANSWER: D. Gurdaspur.
3. To commemorate the 550th birth anniversary celebrations of which Sikh guru was the corridor
constructed in 2019?
a. Guru Angad Dev
b. Guru Nanak
c. Guru Ramdas
d. Guru Gobind Singh
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ANSWER: B. Guru Nanak.

I. Pilgrimage visits from one country to the other shall be allowed without discrimination as to
religion or sect. The list of shrines to be visited shall be finalized shortly through correspondence.
II. The agreed list may be enlarged from time to time by mutual agreement.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
5. How many Muslim shrines are included as per the protocol from the Indian side?
a. One
b. Three
c. Five
d. Seven
ANSWER: C. Five.
Dilution of Lokayukta Powers in Kerela
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-kerala-lokayukta-controversy-extreme-
weather/S92BBBLM

I. The Kerala cabinet has recommended to the Chief Minister that he promulgates the ordinance.
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II. The proposal sought to give the government powers to “either accept or reject the verdict of the
Lokayukta, after giving an opportunity of being heard”.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: B. II only.
2. Who became the first Lokpal of India?

a. Justice Vivian Bose
b. Justice H. L. Dattu
c. M. Patanjali Sastri
d. P. C. Ghose
Answer: D. P. C. Ghose.
3. The term Lokpal and Lokayukta were coined by __________. Fill in the blank:
a. Veerappa Moily
b. M. N. Venkatchalliah
c. Dr. L. M. Singhvi
d. Ashok Kumar Sen
Answer: C. Dr. L. M. Singhvi.
4. Which country came up with the institution of Ombudsman?

a. Switzerland
b. Sweden
c. Norway
d. U. K.
Answer: B. Sweden.
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I. In India, the concept of constitutional ombudsman was first proposed by the then law minister
Verappa Moily in parliament in the early 1960s.
II. In 1967, on the recommendations of the Whyatt Report of 1961, Great Britain adopted the
institution of the ombudsman and became the first large nation in the democratic world to have
such a system.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: B. II only.
UNUSUALLY COLDER AND WETTER WINTER
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-kerala-lokayukta-controversy-extreme-
weather/S92BBBLM
1. What is the maximum temperature on a cold day?

a. 14 degrees Celsius
b. 15 degrees Celsius
c. 16 degrees Celsius
d. 17 degrees Celsius
ANSWER: C. 16 degrees celsius.

I. Western Disturbance (WD), labeled as an extra-tropical storm originating in the Mediterranean,
is an area of low pressure that brings sudden showers, snow and fog in northwest India.
II. The disturbance travels from the eastern to the western direction.
a. I only
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b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
ANSWER: A. I only.

I. La Niña events represent periods of below-average sea surface temperatures across the east-
central Equatorial Pacific.
II. It is indicated by sea-surface temperature decreased by more than 0.9℉ for at least five
successive three-month seasons.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
4. Who is the head of the Indian Meteorological Department?

a. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
b. Sanjeev Mohapatra
c. Kalyan Mohapatra
d. Gangan Mohapatra
ANSWER: A. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra. Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra heads the Indian

Meteorological Department.
5. Which of the following is responsible for cooler than normal winters and more than normal
rainfall?
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a. La Nino
b. El Nino
c. La Nina
d. El Nina
ANSWER: C. La Nina.
World Wetlands Day and Two new RAMSAR Sites
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-ramsar-sites-electoral-bonds/MM7N4KNH
1. World Wetlands Day is celebrated on __________ all across the globe. Fill in the blank:
a. 2nd February
b. 31st January
c. 4th February
d. 3rd February
Answer: A. 2nd Feb.

I. On the occasion, "National Wetland Decadal Change Atlas” was prepared by the Space
Applications Center (SAC - one of the major centers of ISRO).
II. Two new Ramsar sites (Wetlands of International Importance), Khijadia Wildlife Sanctuary in
Gujarat and Dipor Bil Lake in Guwahati were also announced on the occasion.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: A. I only.
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3. How many Ramsar sites are found in India?
a. 35
b. 49
c. 58
d. 63
Answer: B. 49.

I. The day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2nd February 1971 in
the Iranian city of Ramsar.
II. The countries with the most Ramsar Sites are Mexico (175) and the United Kingdom (142), as
per the Ramsar List. Bolivia has the largest area with 148,000 sq km under the Convention
protection.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: A. I only.
5. World Wetlands Day was first celebrated in which year?

a. 1972
b. 1983
c. 1997
d. 1995
Answer: C. 1997.
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Electoral Bonds
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-ramsar-sites-electoral-bonds/MM7N4KNH
1. _____________is authorized to issue and encash these bonds, which are valid for fifteen days
from the date of issuance. Fill in the blank:
a. Reserve Bank of India
b. State Bank of India
c. Bank of India
d. Punjab National Bank
Answer: B. State Bank of India.
2. Electoral Bonds are not issued in which among the following multiples?
a. 1 Lakh
b. 5 Lakh
c. 10 Lakh
d. 1 Crore
Answer: B. 5 Lakh.

I. Electoral Bond is a financial instrument for making donations to political parties.
II. Every party that is registered under section 29A of the Representation of the Peoples Act, 1951
and has secured at least 10% of the votes polled in the most recent Lok Sabha or State election
will be allotted a verified account by the Election Commission of India. Electoral bond transactions
can be made only via this account.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: A. I only.
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I. Electoral Bonds are issued with a maximum limit of Rs. 5 Crore.
II. The bonds are available for purchase by any citizen of India for a period of ten days each in the
months of January, April, July and October as may be specified by the Central Government.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: B. II only.
5. Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India?

a. Om Prakash Rawat
b. Sushil Chandra
c. Sunil Arora
d. Nasim Zaidi
Answer: B. Sushil Chandra.
Indian Army Day
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-indian-army-day-bir-bikram-airport/CTF8KL6X
1. Army Day is celebrated every year on ________ in India to commemorate the jawans and the
Indian Army. Fill in the blank:
a. 14th January
b. 15th January
c. 14th April
d. 16th March
Answer: B. 15th January.
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2. This year India celebrated its _____ Indian Army Day. Fill in th blank:
a. 73rd
b. 74th
c. 75th
d. 72nd
Answer: B. 74th.
3. Who became the 1st Commander in Chief of the Indian Army after Sir Francis Butcher, the last
British person to hold that post?
a. Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa
b. Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
c. Field Marshal Mohanlal Viswanathan
d. Field Marshal V. K. Singh
Answer: A. Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa.

I. K. M. Cariappa adopted the slogan 'Jai Hind' which means 'Victory of India'.
II. He is also one of only three Indian Army officers to hold the Five-star rank of Field Marshal,
the others being Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw and Field Marshal V. K. Singh.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: A. I only.
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I. The Indian army originated from the forces of the East India Company, which later became the
'British Indian Army', and eventually, after Independence, the Indian Army.
II. The Indian Army was founded almost 126 years ago by the British on 1st April, 1895.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: C. Both I and II.
MAHARAJA BIR BIKRAM AIRPORT: TRIPURA
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-indian-army-day-bir-bikram-airport/CTF8KL6X
1. Who recently inaugurated the Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport in Tripura?
a. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b. Home Minister Amit Shah
c. Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
d. President Ramnath Kovind.
Ans - a. Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
I. Local tribal stone sculptures of the Unakoti Hills and local bamboo handicrafts have been
extensively used in the interiors of the newly constructed Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport.
II. Key initiatives like Mukhyamantri Tripura Gram Samridhi Yojana was also launched while
inaugurating the airport.
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a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I & II
d. Neither I nor II
3. The Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport was originally built by which of the following, during
the Second World War?
a. British Air Force
b. U.S. Air Force
c. Royal Japanese Air Force
d. Indian National Army
Ans - b. U.S. Air Force.
4. The Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport was formerly known as which of the following?
a. Azad Hind Airport
b. Tripura Airport
c. Agartala Airport
d. Bikram Airport
Ans - c. Agartala Airport.
I. Maharaja Colonel Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Debbarman Bahadur was the king of Tripura
State till 1947.
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II. Mukhyamantri Tripura Gram Samridhi Yojana will improve the quality of education in the state
by converting 100 existing High / Higher secondary schools to Vidyajyoti Schools with state of
art facilities and quality education.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I & II
d. Neither I nor II
Ans - a. Only I.
Relocating Amar Jawan Jyoti to National War Memorial
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-bdesh-liberation-war-us-sanctions-on-nk/15ADKPGK

I. Amar Jawan Jyoti was established in 1972, to mark India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971
War, which resulted in the creation of Bangladesh.
II. The eternal flame at the Amar Jawan Jyoti underneath The Gateway of India was an iconic
symbol of the nation’s tributes to the soldiers who have died for the country in various wars and
conflicts since Independence.
a. I Only
b. II Only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: A. I only.
2. The layout of the structure of the National War Memorial comprises how many concentric
circles?
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a. Six
b. Four
c. Eight
d. Three
Answer: B. Four.

I. One of the major reasons for reallocation is that the names inscribed on the India Gate are of
only some martyrs who fought for the British in World War 1 and the Anglo Afghan War & thus
is a symbol of our colonial past.
II. The National War Memorial is dedicated to soldiers who laid down their lives defending the
nation during the Sino-Indian war in 1962, Indo-Pak wars in 1947, 1965 and 1971, Indian Peace
Keeping Force Operations in Sri Lanka and in the Kargil Conflict in 1999.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
4. West Pakistan kicked in ____________ across the whole of East Pakistan on March 26, 1971
which resulted in millions of Bangladeshis fleeing to India, mainly West Bengal, Assam,
Meghalaya and Tripura. Fill in the blank:
a. Operation Moonlight
b. Operation Searchlight
c. Operation Bluemoon
d. Operation Vijay
Answer: B. Operation Searchlight.
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5. What was the name of the Bangladeshi Guerrilla forces that was part of the resistance movement
during the War of Liberation?
a. Mukti Fauj
b. Azadi Sangh
c. Azaad Fauj
d. Mukti Bahini
Answer: D. Mukti Bahini.
American Sanctions Over North Korea
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-bdesh-liberation-war-us-sanctions-on-nk/15ADKPGK

I. The present-day conflict between the US and North Korea can be traced from the Cold War
between the USSR and US.
II. After the defeat of Japan in World War II, the Allied forces at the Armistice Conference (1945),
agreed to establish a “four-power trusteeship over Korea”.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: A. I only.
2. ____________ is the border between North Korea and South Korea. Fill in the blank:
a. 35th Parallel
b. 38th Parallel
c. 32nd Parallel
d. 36th Parallel
Answer: B. 38th Parallel.
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3. The Korean Armistice Agreement was signed in which year?
a. 1953
b. 1963
c. 1948
d. 1950
Answer: A. 1953.

I. Recently, North Korea fired a Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) from off its East
Coast.
II. North Korea is barred from testing ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons under international
law.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
5. Which of the following is the capital of North Korea?

a. Seoul
b. Pyongyang
c. Busan
d. Incheon
Answer: B. Pyongyang.
Second Phase of CPEC
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-cpec-indian-coast-guard/94A9A65F
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1. What does CPEC stand for in the passage?
a. China - Pakistan Economic Co-operation
b. China - Pakistan Economic Corridor
c. China - Pakistan Economic Coalition
Ans - b. China - Pakistan Economic Corridor.
I. The 2nd phase of CPEC primarily revolves around Special Economic Zones (SEZs)
development and industrialisation.
II. CPEC is a part of the Belt and Road Initiative.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I & II
d. Neither I nor II
3. The CPEC connects China’s northwest Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to which of the
following ports?
a. Gwadar port
b. Karachi port
c. Chabahar port
Ans - a. Gwadar port.
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4. The Belt and Road Initiative was launched in which year?
a. 2012
b. 2013
c. 2014
d. 2011
Ans - b. 2013.
5. What is the name of the term coined by the Americans and often used by Indian defence analysts
to refer to a Chinese game-plan of encircling India through a network of airfields and ports?
a. Ring of Fire
b. String of Pearls
c. String of Thorns
d. Crown of Thorns
Ans - b. String of Pearls.
Indian Coast Guard
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-cpec-indian-coast-guard/94A9A65F
1. The Indian Coast Guards celebrated its 46th Raising Day on which date?
a. 1st Feb 2022
b. 2nd Feb 2022
c. 3rd Feb 2022
d. 5th Feb 2022
Ans - a. 1st Feb.
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I. The Indian Coast Guard is the fourth largest Coast Guard in the world.
II. The concept of forming ICG came into being after the 1962 war.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I & II
d. Neither I nor II
Ans - a. Only I.
3. The Indian Coast guard was established in which year?
a. August 1963
b. August 1978
c. August 1971
d. August 1999
Ans - b. August 1978.
4. The Indian Coast Guard is headquartered at which of the following plae?
a. Mumbai
b. Visakhapatnam
c. Chennai
d. Delhi
Ans - d. Delhi.
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I. The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of a country, extends seaward up to 200 km from its
baselines.
II. Australia has the biggest coastline among all the countries in the world.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I & II
d. Neither I nor II
Ans - d. Neither I nor II.
SC ON DEATH PENALTY
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-supreme-court-on-death-penalty-vande-
bharat/LW22109G
1. Consider the following statements regarding a recent judgment by the Supreme Court:
I. The judgment may become a significant precedent to the death penalty cause.
II. SC commuted the death sentence to life imprisonment, with the rider that he shall not be entitled
to “premature release or remission before undergoing actual imprisonment” for a period of 30
years.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
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ANSWER: B. II only.
2. What is the sub-component of criminology that deals with the philosophy and practice of various
societies in their attempts to repress criminal activities?
a. Penology
b. Finology
c. Criminology
d. Philology
ANSWER: A. Penology.
3. Which of the following is not one of the SC’s previous rulings on death penalty?
a. Bachan Singh v State of Punjab
b. Machhi Singh v State of Punjab
c. Durcharan Singh v State of Punjab
d. Rajendra Prasad v State of UP
ANSWER: C. Durcharan Singh v State of Punjab.
4. Prior to which act was death penalty a rule and life imprisonment an exception?
a. Indian Penal Code of 1860
b. Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act of 1955
c. Criminal Act of 1950
d. Constitution of India
ANSWER: B. Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act of 1955.

I. Capital punishment, also called the death penalty, is the execution of an offender sentenced to
death after conviction by a court of law of a criminal offence.
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II. It is the second highest penalty awardable to an accused.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
ANSWER: A. I only.
Vande Bharat Trains
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-supreme-court-on-death-penalty-vande-
bharat/LW22109G
1. In the Union Budget for 2022-2023, the Finance Minister has proposed the development and
manufacture of how many new Vande Bharat trains in the next three years?
a. 300
b. 400
c. 500
d. 250
Ans - b. 400.
I. The Government aims to be able to run 75 Vande Bharats across India by Independence Day in
2024.
II. The sheer manufacturing of these train set equipment in three years will be additional
employment generation to the tune of 10,000-15,000.
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a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I & II
d. Neither I nor II
Ans - b. Only II.
3. The first Vande Bharat was manufactured by which of the following?
a. Integral Coach Factory, Chennai
b. Integral Coach Factory,Visakhapatnam
c. Integral Coach Factory, Dhanbad
d. Integral Coach Factory, Gurugram
Ans - a. Integral Coach Factory, Chennai.
4. What is the highest speed the Vande Bharat trains can achieve?
a. 140 kmph
b. 130 kmph
c. 150 kmph
d. 200 kmph
Ans - d. 160 kmph.
5. What was the name given to the Vande Bharat Trains, during the development phase?
a. Train 21
b. Train 24
c. Train 18
d. Train 01
Ans - c. Train 18.
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Draft Anti-Conversion Bill: Haryana
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-anti-conversion-law-crop-diversification/B4OCOMYN
I. The bill aims at prohibiting religious conversions which are affected through misrepresentation,
force, undue influence, coercion, allurement or by any fraudulent means or by marriage or for
marriage by making it an offense.
II. Haryana is the second state after UP to bring a law against forced religious conversions.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I & II
d. Neither I nor II
Ans - a. Only I.
2. Which one of the following states has also passed laws restricting religious conversion?
a. Maharashtra
b. Bihar
c. Odisha
d. Goa
Ans - c. Odisha.
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3. The Constitution confers on each individual the fundamental right to profess, practice and
propagate his religion, under which Article?
a. Article 19
b. Article 15
c. Article 21
d. Article 25
Ans - d. Article 25.
4. Which of the following judgments dealt with the issue concerning ‘Right to Privacy”?
a. Hadiya Judgment
b. K.S. Puttaswamy Judgment
c. Shreya Singhal Judgment
d. Joseph Shine Judgment
Ans - b. K.S. Puttaswamy Judgment.
I. It is an absolute settled position that faith, the state and the courts have no jurisdiction over an
adult’s absolute right to choose a life partner.
II. The principle that the right to marry a person of one’s choice is integral to Article 21.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I & II
d. Neither I nor II
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CROP DIVERSIFICATION
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-anti-conversion-law-crop-diversification/B4OCOMYN
1. What is the addition of new crops or cropping systems to agricultural production on a particular
farm taking into account the different returns from value-added crops with complementary
marketing opportunities called?
a. Mixed Cropping
b. Crop Diversification
c. Relay Cropping
d. Intercropping
ANSWER: B. Crop Diversification.

I. In the biennial Economic Survey, the Department of Economic Affairs said that there is an urgent
need for Crop Diversification in view of the severe water stress in areas where paddy, wheat and
sugarcane are grown.
II. It is also important so as to increase oil seed production and reduce dependency on imports of
cooking oil.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
ANSWER: B. II only.
3. What is the branch of science dealing with the practice of breeding, farming and care of farm
animals (livestocks) such as cattle, dogs, sheep and horses by humans for advantages?
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a. Animal husbandry
b. Livestock
c. Alley cropping
d. Monocropping
ANSWER: A. Animal husbandry.
4. Which of the following is not a problem that the agriculture sector is facing?
a. Organic matter deficit soil
b. Monoculture
c. Plant disease
d. Fertile soil
ANSWER: D. Fertile soil.

I. It is a part of primitive and tribal agriculture nourished with indigenous technical knowledge.
II. In North America, for instance, farmers preferred agroforestry over agriculture to improve their
economic gain and natural resource conservation.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
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US’ INDIA-PACIFIC STRATEGY
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-us-indo-pacific-strategy-mission-
indradhanush/DM3OZYJ0

I. Recently, the US administration has announced its long-awaited Indo-Pacific strategy.The
document focuses on building collective capacity to deal with challenges in the region.
II. These include a focus on challenges from North Korea, advancing the US relationship, a ‘Major
Defense Partnership’ with India and supporting its role as a net security provider in the region.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
ANSWER: A. I only.
2. Which of the following is not a member of the QUAD?

a. USA
b. India
c. Austria
d. Japan
ANSWER: C. Austria.

I. The US will “continue to support India’s rise and regional leadership,” working with India
bilaterally and through groups on a range of issues.
II. It refers to India as a “like-minded partner” and “driving force” in the QUAD.
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a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
4. Which of the following is not one of the results of China’s assertive policies?
a. The economic coercion of Australia.
b. The conflict along the Line of Actual Control with India.
c. The growing pressure on Taiwan.
d. Bullying of West Asian countries
ANSWER: D. Bullying of West Asian countries.
5. Who is the third member in AUKUS apart from the UK and US?
a. Austria
b. Australia
c. Argentina
d. Afghanistan
ANSWER: B. Australia.
Intensified Mission Indradhanush 4.0
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-us-indo-pacific-strategy-mission-
indradhanush/DM3OZYJ0
1. Recently, which union ministry virtually launched Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 4.0?
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a. Ministry of Women and Child Development
b. Ministry of Health
c. Ministry of Education
d. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Answer: B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
2. Consider the following statements regarding IMI 4.0:

I. India is implementing the largest immunisation programme globally where it annually covers
more than three crore pregnant women and 2.6 crore children through the Universal Immunisation
Programme (UIP).
II. Children up to six years will be covered in this drive.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: A. I only.
3. Consider the following statements regarding Universal Immunization Programme:

I. The Immunization Programme in India was introduced in 1978 as ‘Expanded Programme of
Immunization (EPI) by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
II. In 1985, the Programme was modified as ‘Universal Immunization Programme (UIP)’. UIP
prevents mortality and morbidity in children and pregnant women against 12 vaccine-preventable
diseases.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
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4. Intensified Mission Indradhanush was launched in which year?
a. 2015
b. 2017
c. 2021
d. 2019
Answer: B. 2017.
5. Who is the current minister of Health and Family Welfare?

a. Smriti Irani
b. Mansukh Mandaviya
c. Piyush Goyal
d. Nirmala Sitharamn
Answer: B. Mansukh Madaviya.
INDIA AND WFP TO SUPPLY WHEAT TO AFGHANISTAN
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-wheat-supply-to-afghanistan-misuse-of-
pmla/PNH3XOWX

I. Recently, Pakistan signed an agreement with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
for the distribution of 50,000 MT of wheat that it has committed to sending to Afghanistan as part
of a humanitarian assistance.
II. Earlier, the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan was held. The meeting called for
“urgent humanitarian assistance” to the Afghan people and urged close cooperation and
consultation among the regional countries over the Afghan scenario.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
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d. Neither I nor II
ANSWER: B. II only.
2. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations World food Programme?

a. Rome, Italy
b. Madrid, Spain
c. Ottawa, Canada
d. New York, U.S.A.
ANSWER: A. Rome, Madrid.
3. Why did Pakistan shut down all trade with India?

a. To protest the Uri Strike
b. To protest the Pathankot strike
c. To protest the government’s changes in Jammu and Kashmir and Article 370
d. Due to its sour relationship with China
ANSWER: C.

I. The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and
changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to
improve nutrition and build resilience.
II. It is also a member of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG), a
coalition of UN agencies and organizations aimed at fulfilling the Simple Development Goals
(SDGs).

a. I only
b. II only
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c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
ANSWER: A. I only.
5. In which World Food Programme received the Nobel Peace Prize?

a. 2017
b. 2018
c. 2019
d. 2020
ANSWER: D. 2020.
MISUSE OF PREVENTION OF MONEY LAUNDERING ACT
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-wheat-supply-to-afghanistan-misuse-of-
pmla/PNH3XOWX
1. Under ministry does the Enforcement Directorate come under?

a. Ministry of Education
b. Ministry of Finance
c. Ministry of Crimes
d. Ministry of Law and Enforcement
ANSWER: B. Ministry of Finance.
2. Which of the following does not form part of the money laundering process?
a. Placement
b. Layering
c. Integration
d. Intermission
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ANSWER: D. Intermission.

I. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act forms the core of the legal framework put in place by
India to combat Money Laundering.
II. The provisions of this act are applicable to all financial institutions, banks (Excluding RBI),
mutual funds, insurance companies, and their financial intermediaries.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
ANSWER: A. I only.

I. PMLA is pulled into the investigation of even “ordinary” crimes and assets of genuine victims
have been attached.
II. PMLA was enacted in response to India’s global commitment (including the Vienna
Convention) to combat the menace of money laundering. Instead, rights have been “cribbed,
cabined and confined”.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
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5. Who is examining the allegations of rampant misuse of Prevention of Money Laundering Act
2002 (PMLA) by the government and the Enforcement Directorate (ED)?
a. Supreme Court
b. NCLAT
c. Ministry of Finance
d. Home Ministry
ANSWER: A. Supreme Court.
Restoration of JCPOA
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-jcpoa-falklands-islands/YMG1FR7V
1. Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is a nuclear deal between which of the following
countries?
a. US and UK
b. US and India
c US and Iran
d. India and Iran
Answer: c. US and Iran
I. JCPOA was signed in 2015, but former US President Trump has withdrawn from it (in 2018)
and embarked on a policy of ‘maximum pressure’ to coerce Iraq back to the negotiating table.
II. Joe Biden has reiterated a return to the JCPOA provided Iraq returns to full compliance. The
return of the US to JCPOA may be a positive step towards regional peace. However, there are
many challenges for the US and Iraq to return to the negotiating table.
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a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: d. Neither I nor II.
3. In January 2020, there was a drone strike on Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
commander________. Fill in the blank.
a. Gen. Qasem Soleiman

b. Gen. Hassan Soleimani
c. Gen. Ali Sayad Shirazi
d. Gen. Hassan Firouzabadi
Answer: a. Gen. Qasem Soleiman.
I. When Donald Trump became president, he withdrew from the deal and called it a “horrible, one-
sided deal that should have never, ever been made”.
II. The U.S. decision was criticized by all other parties to the JCPOA (including the European
allies) because Iran was in compliance with its obligations, as certified by the International Atomic
Energy Agency (IAEA).
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
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5. Joe Biden is the______ president of the United States. Fill in the blank.
a. 45th
b. 46th
c. 47th
d. 50th
Answer: b. 46th.
Falkland Islands Issue
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-jcpoa-falklands-islands/YMG1FR7V
1. Which of the following country claims the Falkland Islands?
a. Australia
b. China
c. Russia
d. Argentina
Answer: d. Argentina.
2. In 1765 ______ was the first country to settle West Falkland. Fill in the blank.
a. British
b. Spanish
c. Russians
d. Chinese
Answer: a. British.
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I. Falkland Islands, also called Malvinas Islands or Spanish Islas Malvinas, internally self-
governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the South Atlantic Ocean.
II. It lies about 300 miles northeast of the southern tip of South America and a similar distance
east of the Strait of Magellan.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
4. Consider the following statement:

I. After World War II the issue of sovereignty over the Falkland Islands shifted to the United
Nations (UN) when, in 1964, the islands’ status was debated by the UN committee on
decolonization.
II. In 1965, the UN General Assembly approved a resolution inviting Britain and Australia to hold
discussions to find a peaceful solution to the dispute.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: a. Only I.
5. What is the capital of the Falkland Islands?

a. Fitzroy
b. Stanley
c. Port Louis
d. Port Howard
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Answer: b. Stanley.
Devika River Project: J&K
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-devika-river-project-simultaneous-elections/FEXFF7KJ
1. The Devika River Project is based in which city of Jammu & Kashmir.
a. Udhampur
b. Srinagar
c. Pahalgam
d. Gulmarg
Ans - a. Udhampur.
I. The Devika River Project is under the Namami Devika Project.
II. Devika River Project is a Rs. 190 crore Project.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I & II
d. Neither I nor II
Ans - B.
3. The Devika River Project was started in which year?
a. 2018
b. 2019
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c. 2020
d. 2021
Ans - b. 2019.
4. The Devika River holds religious significance as it is revered by Hindus as the sister of which
of the following rivers?
a. Yamuna
b. Saraswati
c. Ganga
d. Jhelum
Ans - c. Ganga.
5. National River Conservation Plan was launched in which year?
a. 1992
b. 1993
c. 1994
d. 1995
Ans - d. 1995.
Common Electoral Roll and Simultaneous Elections
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-devika-river-project-simultaneous-
elections/FEXFF7KJ
1. Which of the following Acts provides regulations governing the electoral process in India?
a. Representation of People Act, 1941
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b. Representation of People Act, 1951
c. Representation of People Act, 1961
d. Representation of People Act, 1971
Answer: b. Representation of People Act, 1951
2. Consider the following statements in relation to the proposed Common Electoral Roll initiative
in India.
I. Under the Common Electoral Roll, only one voter list will be used for Lok Sabha and Vidhan
Sabha Elections only.
II. A common electoral roll and simultaneous elections is a way to save an enormous amount of
effort and expenditure.

a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I and II
Answer: C.
3. When was the Election Commission established in India?

a. 1948
b. 1950
c. 1952
d. 1954
Answer: b. 1950
4. Consider the following statements in relation to the electoral system in India.
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I. Election Commission (EC) of India is charged with the responsibility of conducting polls to: the
offices of the President and Vice-President of India and the Parliamen, amongst others.
II. The SECs, on the other hand, supervise municipal and panchayat elections with electoral rolls
to be coordinated with the EC.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I and II
Answer: A
5. Which of the following Articles deal with elections to panchayats and municipalities in the
states?
a. Article 243K
b. Article 243ZA
c. Both A and B
Answer: c. Both A and B
Goa's Liberation Struggle
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-goas-liberation-one-ocean-summit/PX871XMG
1. Goa was liberated in which year?
a. 1960
b. 1958
c. 1961
d. 1970
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Ans - c. 1961.
2. Goa was liberated from which of the following European colonizers?
a. Portuguese
b. British
c. French
d. Spanish
Ans - a. Portuguese.
3. The Indian Government launched which operation to annex Goa?
a. Operation Polo
b. Operation Caterpillar
c. Operation Vijay
d. Operation Sager
Ans - c. Operation Vijay.
I. Goa National Congress was founded at the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress in
1932.
II. Tristão de Bragança Cunha, is celebrated as the father of Goan nationalism.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I & II
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d. Neither I nor II
Ans - b. Only II.
5. What is the official language of Goa?
a. Konkani
b. Marathi
c. Malayalam
d. Telugu
Ans - a. Konkani.
One Ocean Summit
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-goas-liberation-one-ocean-summit/PX871XMG
1. The One Ocean Summit took place in which of the following countries?
a. India
b. France
c. US
d. UK
Answer: b. France.

I. The goal of the One Ocean Summit is to raise the collective level of ambition of the international
community on marine issues.
II. Will also focus on efforts to improve governance of the high seas and coordinating international
scientific research.
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a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
3. World Ocean Day is celebrated on _______. Fill in the blank.
a. February 8
b. June 8
c. July 8
Answer: b. June 8.

I. India is committed to eliminating single-use plastic. India recently undertook a nation-wide
awareness campaign to clean plastic and other waste from coastal areas.
II. Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development: The UN has proclaimed a Decade of
Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2031-2040) to support efforts to reverse the cycle of
decline in ocean health and gather ocean stakeholders worldwide behind a common framework
that will ensure ocean science can fully support countries in creating improved conditions for
sustainable development of the Ocean.
a. Only I
b. Only II
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c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: a. Only I
5. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) was signed in which of the
following year?
a. 1952
b. 1962
c. 1972
d. 1982
Answer: d. 1982.
ORGANIZATION OF THE ISLAMIC COOPERATION AND INDIA
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35organisation-of-islamic-cooperan-chinese-
apps/VH1MZYYA

I. Recently, India has lashed out at the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for being
"communal minded" amid the Kerala hijab row.
II. The OIC has called on the UN Human Rights Council to take “necessary measures” on the issue
of Muslim girl students being told not to wear the hijab in Karnataka schools.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I and II
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ANSWER: B. II only.
2. Where are the headquarters of OIC?

a. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
b. Islamabad, Pakistan
c. Lahore, Pakistan
d. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
ANSWER: A. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

I. The OIC is the third largest intergovernmental organization after the United Nations and NATO
with a membership of 57 states.
II. The Organization of the Islamic Conference was established by the First Islamic Summit
Conference held in Morocco in September 1969, to marshal the Islamic world after an act of arson
at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem by a 28-year-old Australian in 1969.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I and II
ANSWER: B. II only.
4. Which country has the world’s second largest Muslim population?

a. Pakistan
b. Saudi Arabia
c. India
d. Iran
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ANSWER: C. India.
5. Consider the veracity of the statement: In 2019, India made its maiden appearance at the OIC
Foreign Ministers’ meeting, as a “guest of honor”.
a. True
b. False
c. Partially true
d. Partially false
ANSWER: A. True.
BANNING CHINESE APPS
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35organisation-of-islamic-cooperan-chinese-
apps/VH1MZYYA
1. In 2020 which Chinese popular short video making app was banned by the Indian government?
a. Instagram
b. PUBG
c. Fleets
d. TikTok
ANSWER: D. Tiktok.

I. Recently, the Ministry of External Affairs has recommended a ban on 52 Chinese mobile
applications, including the popular game Garena Free Fire over concerns related to privacy and
national security.
II. The decision to ban such apps in India is not only a geopolitical move but also a strategic trade
maneuver that can have significant economic impact.
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a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I and II
ANSWER: B. II only.

I. In recent times apps were banned on reports of stealing and transmitting users data in an
unauthorized manner to servers which have locations outside India.
II. However, data privacy and data security concerns are not limited only to Chinese apps.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I and II
4. With which of the following countries China does not share its border with?
a. Russia
b. Mongolia
c. Bhutan
d. Sri Lanka
ANSWER: D. Sri Lanka.
5. How many applications have been banned by the Ministry of Home Affairs recently?
a. 51
b. 52
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c. 53
d. 54
ANSWER: D. 54.
WORLD SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT 2022
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-sustainable-development-summit-eos/5CY4IDYW

I. Recently, the Prime Minister addressed the The Energy and Resources Institute’s (TERI) World
Sustainable Development Summit.
II. TERI is a profit research institute.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I and II
ANSWER: A. I only.
2. What was the World Sustainable Development Summit earlier called as?
a. Mission 35+ Sustainable Development Summit
b. Bengaluru Sustainable Development Summit
c. Delhi Sustainable Development Summit
d. Kolkata Sustainable Development Summit
ANSWER: C. Delhi Sustainable Development Summit.
3. What is the name of the initiative in which 90 million households got access to clean cooking
fuel?
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a. PM Kusum Yojana
b. Ujjwala Yojana
c. PM Light Yojana
d. PM Bijli Yojana
ANSWER: B. Ujjwala Yojana.
4. Which commission gives the most widely accepted definition of Sustainable Development ?
a. Brundtland Commission
b. Montreal Commission
c. Biden Commission
d. Ottawa Commision
ANSWER: A. Brundtland Commission.

I. India is on track to achieve the national commitment of Land Degradation Neutrality under the
Bonn Challenge.
II. India firmly believes in fulfilling all its commitments made under the UNFCCC. India also
raised its ambitions during CoP-26 at Glasgow.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I and II
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Earth Observation Satellite EOS-04
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-sustainable-development-summit-eos/5CY4IDYW
1. Indian Space Research Organisation successfully placed EOS-04 into the intended orbit by the
_______rocket. Fill in the blank.
a. PSLV-C55
b. PSLV-C52
c. PSLV-C44
d. PSLV-C54
Answer: b. PSLV-C52.

I. Earth observation satellites are the satellites equipped with remote sensing technology. Earth
observation is the gathering of information about Earth's physical, chemical and biological
systems.
II. Other earth observation satellites launched by ISRO include RESOURCESAT- 2, 2A,
CARTOSAT-1, 2, 2A, 2B, RISAT-1 and 2, OCEANSAT-2, Megha-Tropiques, SARAL and
SCATSAT-1, INSAT-3DR, 3D, etc.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
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I. EOS-04 weighing 1,710 kg and with a mission life of ten years designed to provide high quality
images under all weather conditions for applications such as Agriculture, Forestry and Plantations,
Soil Moisture and Hydrology and Flood mapping.
II. EOS-02, a micro-satellite was launched in January, 2022.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: Only I.
4. The Earth Observation Satellite EOS-04 replaced which of the following satellites in orbit?
a. Cartosat
b. RISAT-2B
c. Resourcesat
d. RISAT-1
Answer: d. RISAT-1.
5. Which were the other two satellites launched with EOS-04?

a. INSPIREsat-1 and INS-2TD
b. Resourcesat and RISAT-1
c. EOS-1 and EOS-2
Answer: a. INSPIREsat-1 and INS-2TD.
Tarapur Massacre of Bihar
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-tarapur-massacre-hiv/5UB58UI5
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1. Recently, Bihar Chief Minister has announced that ___________would be commemorated as
“Shahid Diwas” in memory of the 34 freedom fighters who were killed by police in Tarapur town
(now subdivision) of Bihar’s Munger district 90 years ago.
a. 13th February
b. 14th February
c. 15th February
d. 16th February
Answer: c. 15th February
2. Consider the following statements in relation to the historical event in Tarapur.

I. On 16th February 1932, a group of young freedom fighters planned to hoist an Indian national
flag at Thana Bhawan in Tarapur.
II. The police responded by opening indiscriminate fire on the crowd. After about 75 rounds were
fired, 34 bodies were found at the spot.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I and II
Answer: a. Only I
3. Consider the following statements in relation to events that triggered the protest and resulted in
the Tarapur massacre in Bihar.
I. The hanging of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru in Lahore on 23rd March 1930, sent a wave
of grief and anger around the country.
II. Congress was declared an illegal organization, and Nehru, Patel, and Rajendra Prasad were also
thrown into jail.
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a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I and II
Answer: b. Only II
4. Which congress leader had called for raising the tricolour over the government buildings in
Tarapur which resulted in the second-biggest massacre in Tarapur after the one in Jallianwala Bagh
in Amritsar in 1919?
a. Rajendra Prasad
b. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
c. Sardar Shardul Singh Kavishwar
d. Srikrishna Singh
Answer: c. Sardar Shardul Singh Kavishwar
5. Consider the following statements in relation to the role of the Gandhi Irwin Pact in India's
independence.
I. By this Pact, Gandhiji consented to participate in a Round Table Conference (the Congress had
boycotted the first Round Table Conference) in London and the government agreed to release the
political prisoners.
II. Following the collapse of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact, the Mahatma was arrested in early 1932.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I and II
Answer: c. Both I and II
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
https://unacademy.com/class/mission-35-tarapur-massacre-hiv/5UB58UI5
1. Recently, a woman from which country has become the first woman and the third person to date
to be cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant?
a. China
b. Japan
c. The United States of America
d. Australia
Answer: c. United States
2. Consider the following statements in relation to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
disease.
I. AIDS is a set of symptoms or syndrome caused by HIV.
II. It is necessary that a person infected with HIV will definitely develop AIDS.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I and II
Answer: a. Only I
3. _________ is a blood cancer caused by a rise in the number of white blood cells in the body.
a. Lymphoma
b. Leukaemia
c. Melanoma
d. Carcinoma
Answer: b. Leukaemia
4. Consider the following statements in relation to working of HIV virus in a human body.
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I. HIV attacks CD3, a type of White Blood Cell (T cells) in the body’s immune system.
II. T cells are those cells that move around the body detecting anomalies and infections in cells.
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I and II
Answer: b. Only II
5. Which of the following is not a type of stem cell found in a human body?
a. Embryonic Stem cells
b. Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
c. Adult Stem Cells
Answer: b.
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Nord Stream Pipeline 8

SUBHASH CHANDRA BOSE AWARDS FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT 10

INDIA CENTRAL ASIA SUMMIT 12

Development Project in the Great Nicobar Island: Inaccurate EIA 14

Expanding Scope of NCW 17

Lala Lajpat Rai 24

BrahMos Export to Philippines 26

PROMOTING BLUE ECONOMY 28

INDIA AND OMAN 30

Hijab and Freedom of Religion 31

INDIA-RUSSIA COOPERATION AT THE UNSC 33

World Heritage Nomination 2022-2023 35

INDIA PAKISTAN JOINT PROTOCOL ON RELIGIOUS PILGRIMAGES 1974 37

Dilution of Lokayukta Powers in Kerala 38

World Wetlands Day and Two new RAMSAR Sites 42

Indian Army Day 45

MAHARAJA BIR BIKRAM AIRPORT: TRIPURA 47

Relocating Amar Jawan Jyoti to National War Memorial 49

American Sanctions Over North Korea 51

Second Phase of CPEC 52

Indian Coast Guard 54

Vande Bharat Trains 58

Draft Anti-Conversion Bill: Haryana 60

US’ INDIA-PACIFIC STRATEGY 64

Intensified Mission Indradhanush 4.0 65

INDIA AND WFP TO SUPPLY WHEAT TO AFGHANISTAN 67

MISUSE OF PREVENTION OF MONEY LAUNDERING ACT 69

Falkland Islands Issue 73

Devika River Project: J&K 75

Common Electoral Roll and Simultaneous Elections 76

One Ocean Summit 80

ORGANIZATION OF THE ISLAMIC COOPERATION AND INDIA 82

BANNING CHINESE APPS 84

WORLD SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT 2022 86

Earth Observation Satellite EOS-04 88

Tarapur Massacre of Bihar 89

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) 92

Padma Awards 2022

1. Consider the following statements:

2. The Padma Awards were instituted in which year?

3. Consider the following statements:

5. Consider the following statements:

Nord Stream Pipeline

1. Consider the following statements:

2. Nord Stream consists of how many pipelines?

3. Consider the following statements:

4. Baltic Sea is not surrounded by:

ANSWER: B. Professor Vinod Sharma.

2. On which day is the award announced every year?

ANSWER: A. 23rd January.

4. Consider the following statements:

5. Consider the following statements:

1. Consider the following statements:

2. Which valley led to the spread of Buddhism to the rest of Asia?

ANSWER: B. Ferghana Valley.

3. Consider the following statements:

Which of the following is true?

4. Who is the Russian President?

ANSWER: A. Vladimir Putin.